Texas Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Texas filed 30 WARN Act notices in January 2017, impacting roughly 2,423 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 48% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 8 | 662 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 428 |
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 286 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 258 |
| Education | 1 | 252 |
| Utilities | 2 | 226 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 166 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 107 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 662 workers across 8 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 428 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 7 | 711 |
| Webb | 1 | 285 |
| Collin | 2 | 263 |
| Fort Bend | 2 | 257 |
| Bexar | 2 | 237 |
Harris absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 711 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 7 | 738 |
| Laredo | 1 | 285 |
| Plano | 2 | 263 |
| San Antonio | 2 | 237 |
| Sugar Land | 1 | 147 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Convergys at its Laredo facility, reporting 285 affected workers. University General Hospital, LLC DBA Foundation Surgical Hospital followed with 252 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Texas. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.